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Ok my 'tank' is 89 gallons, give or take. The ammonia last week was much darker, appx 4. so it's dropped. I haven't been adding, just waiting for some movement with the nitrites and nitrates.

At this point, I just want to make sure it levels out and warms up before I put my goldfish out.........the aquarium inside is about 8-10 degrees warmer. Well, and until I can be out there alot I'll be selfish and enjoy them inside.

I tried to post a picture, but it gave me an error msg. sry, I'll try to figure that out

A cold tank takes longer to cycle than a warm tank. Bacteria loves heat and oxygen. If you want to achieve a faster cycle, then add a heater and bring the water up to 80 degrees. Or.......be very patient and wait it out knowing it will take more time.

Well other than a trough heater, yes...any port in a storm (it's for next winter) I honestly don't have a heater big enough. We're starting to warm up down here.... cool today but in the 70's by the weekend. Tuesday's 80 degrees truly helped.
Not in a big hurry, just nice know week by week...I'm getting there
btw, I was able to post my photo to the gallery

That's good. Most cycles can be achieved in 2.5 weeks if all goes well and no one messes things up and I just wanted you to know that if you feel your cycle is taking a bit too long, that it will get there but just a bit slower.